2009 Volvo V70 Owner's Manual - Page 203

05 During your trip Loading CAUTION Be sure that there is adequate space above and behind the vehicle before opening the tailgate automatically. Interrupting automatic opening/closing Automatic opening or closing the tailgate can be interrupted in four ways: Operating the tailgate manually The power tailgate can be disconnected from the vehicle's electrical system by quickly pulling the outer handle twice. The tailgate can then be opened/closed manually. • By pressing the lighting panel. button on the NOTE If the tailgate has been opened and closed continuously for more than 90 seconds, the automatic function will be deactivated to avoid overloading the electrical system. The automatic function can be used again after approximately 10 minutes. • By pressing the of the tailgate. button on the remote key for several seconds. Load anchoring eyelets • By pressing the button on the lower edge • By pulling the outer handle on the tailgate a second time. If one of these actions is taken: Automatic closing The power tailgate can be closed by pressing the button on the tailgate (see the illustration) or by pressing it down. • While the tailgate is being opened, the electrical function will be switched off and the tailgate will be released from the electrical system. G017741 G000000 05 NOTE If the tailgate is pressed down e.g., by the weight of snow or strong wind, it will close automatically. • While the tailgate is being closed, it will return to the fully open position. Pinch protection If the tailgate is obstructed while it is being operated, the pinch protection function is activated. The load anchoring eyelets on both sides of the vehicle are used to fasten straps, etc., to help anchor items in the cargo area. WARNING Be sure that no one is near the tailgate when it is opened or closed automatically. The tailgate should never be obstructed in any way when it is operated. • If the tailgate is being opened, the electrical function will be switched off and the tailgate will be released from the electrical system. • If the tailgate is being closed, it will move in the opposite direction. 203